“We put up notes at a university and came in contact with pupils from different countries,” tells Sara Montes from IKEA. She and the development team visited the students and got to see how they lived. “We realised that many of them want flexible and adaptable storage solutions since they don’t have the luxury of having a piece of furniture with only one function or just because it looks good. They also want to be able to find their stuff fast; books, papers and other things you need when you’re in a hurry and have to rush off to lectures.”
EKENABBEN Open shelving unit, aspen/white, 70x34x86 cm
Price $ 59.90
Choose colour:
Aspen/white
How to get it
EKENABBEN
904.878.17Flexible and easy-to-place. EKENABBEN shelving unit has a simple design with open storage that helps you keep track of your things. Or you can customise it with boxes that suit your storage needs.
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In EKENABBEN open shelving unit you can store lots of things and easily access them when needed.
Adapt the storage to your needs with things like boxes and binders.
The shelving section is made of untreated wood – so you can freshen it up with sandpaper or paint it to make it more personal.
Easy to assemble.
Designer
Philipp Süssmann
Reviews
Functional and sturdy. I'll beChoon-SengFunctional and sturdy. I'll be ordering more of this item for shelving my books.
Was easy to fix andHoWas easy to fix and it was the size I needed. Very stable and solid too.
GoodFathiahGood
Well firstly, the cost ofAnonymous reviewerWell firstly, the cost of doing it myself is extremely agreeable with my pocket! Thank you. The assembly is relatively simple enough for a lady to assemble. Thirdly the height and number of shelves makes it perfect to store a lot of my stuff. Thank you.
EKENABBEN 3 level shelvesQuite sturdy and good height for my kitchen. I placed an air fryer and standard rice cooker on the top shelf for easy access. The bottom 2 levels are filled with storage boxes to keep dust away. Would be perfect if the shelve width is 40cm or 45 cm to hold bigger items. Overall, it's a gd buy! Paid only $5 for parcel delivery which is way cheaper than the usual delivery charges !
Thank you Ikea! Looking forward to more great deals !
NiceeeNorFits well for our kids books and some small toys
BookshlevesTanGood design. It is great if framing is back as to fit my home decor colour theme.
mini rackNaimnice and smart looking
just nice for my printer.
Quite sturdy and firm despiteNancyQuite sturdy and firm despite the thin legs.
very usefulChengvery useful
ShelvesShirleyN. a
Soothing shade of blue. It’sGuinevereSoothing shade of blue. It’s easy to assemble - my two children and I assembled it as a bonding activity. The shelves provide sufficient space for storage.
Does the jobNirmalEasy to assemble and aesthetically good.
Good ShelfShamVery sturdy, metal trays and a happy colour.
Light and SturdyJackieThis shelf is light and easy to assemble.
It may be light but sturdy enough to hold a lot of stuff.
Good combination of materials woodFyonGood combination of materials wood and metal
IKEA EKENABBEN open shelving unitRealThe EKENABBEN shelving unit is a practical choice for those seeking an affordable and adaptable storage solution. While it may have minor assembly challenges, its versatility and customization options make it a valuable addition to various spaces.
KitchenChuenUsed it as a shelf in kitchen. Very useful
Easy to fix. 4 screwYongEasy to fix.
4 screw at the bottom helps a to
Correct Alignment in the kitchen.
Good and strong rackEdwinThe rack feel good and can hold many things. Value for money
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
76Reviews
4.8Average rating
76Reviews
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Story
For students by students
Live tight, move often and careful what you spend money on? Then EKENABBEN shelving unit may be something for you. We asked different university students to help us out in the development work. It made EKENABBEN much better than we anticipated, and we got a lesson in thriftiness.
Being a student can be tough. No matter where you study, you probably have too little money, a lack of space and a need for smart storage. That was anyway our starting point when we began working with EKENABBEN.
Hi, we’re IKEA, and we need your help
When one plus one equals three
“When we presented the prototypes to the students, we were curious to hear if they preferred a lacquered or raw wood frame. After some reasoning, they gave thumbs up to the raw version – for a good reason,” says Sara. Untreated wood is easier to paint if you want to create an own, unique look or simply just refresh if you want to resell your EKENABBEN. “It’s an example of collaboration at its best. The untreated wood frame made it possible for us to keep the price down and at the same time create a piece of furniture that easily can be inherited by someone else when the needs change.”